Green Bay Packers: Pros and cons of drafting Rashan Gary

ANN ARBOR, MI – SEPTEMBER 22: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines rushes the quarterback behind the block of Brenden Jaimes #76 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers on September 22, 2018 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 56-10. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Pro: Athleticism

Make no mistake about it, Gary is an athletic freak. He can do things people his size aren’t supposed to be able to do. Packers’ scout Joe Huber said he’s been on their radar since he set foot on Michigan’s campus. Mostly, Gary’s size and speed stood out.

The Michigan defensive lineman stands at just under 6-foot-5 and 277 pounds. He also runs a 4.58 40-yard dash and has a 38-inch vertical leap. Those are crazy good numbers.

Rashan Gary: 6-4 3/8, 277 pounds, 34 1/8 arms, 9 5/8 hands, 4.58 in the 40, 38-inch vertical, 26 bench press. #Packers
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Furthermore, Gary’s has extremely long arms that allow him to extend them on offensive lineman and create the necessary space to perform his pass-rushing moves. He immediately becomes one of the best athletes on the Packers entire team. This alone is a good reason to draft Gary.